Ham Scalloped Potatoes

 

Comfort food from my childhood. Tender potatoes, onions and ham in a cream sauce. It doesn't cost a lot, but it is filling and delicious. 

Ingredients

6 Tbs. butter, divided
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
3 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
6 potatoes, sliced very thin
1 onion, sliced thin in half rings
1 1/2 c. ham, fully cooked, cut into small cubes

Directions

Heat oven to 375°. Grease or spray a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat.  Whisk in flour.  Cook and stir for a couple of minutes to remove the flour taste.

Whisking constantly, gradually pour in the milk.  Bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for about 2 minutes until thickened.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Layer a third of the potatoes, onion and ham in the prepared baking dish.  Pour a third of the sauce over the top.  Repeat layering potatoes, onion, and ham, ending with the sauce.

Cover and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender. Remove from the oven and remove the lid.

Dot the remaining butter. Return to the oven, uncovered, and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until potatoes are tender.  

Notes

You can top this with shredded cheese, or even add a layer of cheese on top of the ham or on top of each sauce layer.